________________ treatment is done for appreciable improvement in viscosity index of lubricating oil?

Correct answer: B. Solvent extraction

  • A. Acid
  • B. Solvent extraction
  • C. Alkali
  • D. Clay

Explanation

Solvent extraction removes low-viscosity-index aromatic components from lubricating oil, thereby producing an appreciable improvement in viscosity index. Acid, alkali, and clay treatments mainly serve other purification purposes.

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